After 2020 brought a seismic shift to all of our lives, we entered the new year hoping for a rebound into normalcy. But 2021 continued to deliver ongoing challenges for law enforcement, presenting not just pandemic-related difficulties, but also staffing shortages and rising crime in some jurisdictions. Join us as we recap some of the most important events of the year, plus review myriad acts of heroism by America's LEOs in 2021.
Strategies for success in 22 key areas of policing
In 2021 the Supreme Court affirmed long-standing truisms that protect the home and that qualified immunity review is not a shield against unconstitutional conduct
From the continuing disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic to staffing shortages and rising crime, 2021 presented many challenges to policing
A roundup of the biggest stories impacting law enforcement in 2021
Don't let your agency be caught in an ineffective loop of relearning lessons and repeating preventable mistakes
Morale issues are costly in terms of both the workforce and the bottom line
Agencies from small to large faced the challenge of how to allow for the freedom of speech and protests, while maintaining the peace and protecting the rights of all involved
Policing Matters podcast host Jim Dudley is joined by Police1 columnist Janay Gasparini to discuss the challenges law enforcement faced in 2021
Zechariah Cartledge is recognized by cops and firefighters across the US who know him from his videos that capture him running a mile for each first responder killed on duty
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After 9/11, Dan Rowan, a 21-year FDNY veteran, moved from New York to Arizona to become a fourth-generation police officer – a change he says got him through some of his darkest days
From the "most epic recruitment video ever" to an inside look at what it's like to be a campus officer, these videos are sure to inspire departments for years to come
From electric patrol cars to K-9 training, here are some of the most popular photos this year featured on the Police1 Instagram page
The attention of LE executives is always drawn to the day's headlines, but visionary leaders construct long-term strategies for long-term challenges
Cops spend a lot of time rescuing critters from places they shouldn’t be, and we’re going to look at a few rescues from this year
From community policing initiatives to active shooter response, here are some of the most popular Policing Matters podcasts of the year
Jim Calams always knew he wanted to protect and serve, but his path to policing wasn't easy; perseverance, grit and a never quit mindset led him to achieve his dream
Law enforcement stepped up through acts of heroism – big and small – to create some good this year
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